Havanese14-15 years
1-9 puppies - the average is 4
Bichon/Toy Group
CKC, FCI, AKC, UKC, ANKC, NKC, APRI, ACR
any color, including gold, cream, white, silver, blue and black
Medium, Short
Toy/Small
Lite Shed
8 1/2 -11 1/2 inches tall
7 -13 pounds
8 1/2 -11 1/2 inches tall
7 - 13 pounds
The Havanese is well suited to living indoors.
Irish setters
12-15 years
8-10 puppies
Gun Dog, AKC Sporting
CKC, FCI, AKC, UKC, ANKC, NKC, NZKC, APRI, ACR
reddish browns from chestnut to mahogany, some white on chest and feet acceptable. No other colors are allowed.
Long
Large
Moderate Shed
26-28 inches (66-71cm)
65-75 pounds (29-34kg)
24-26 inches (61-66cm)
55-65 pounds (25-29kg)
Indoors or outdoors prefers room to move and explore. A larger yard is important.
Japanese Chin
10 - 12 years, up to 15 years.
1 to 3 pups.
Toy
CKC, FCI, AKC, ANKC, NKC, NZKC, APRI, ACR
Black and white, red and white, or black and white with tan points.
Medium
Toy/Small
Moderate Shed
7 inches - 11 inches
4 pounds - 15 pounds
7 inches - 11 inches
4 pounds - 15 pounds
The Japanese Chin is very good for apartment living. Its quiet and well behaved manners make this one of the best choices for apartment dwellers. Owners should be aware that even though the breed is gentle and charming it is perhaps best suited to homes in which there are no small children. If there are small children in the home they should be instructed to be gentle with the dog. This breed is not a barker but they will bark when alerted to strangers. For this reason they can make good watchdogs. This is one breed that will do well without a back yard to play. They can live happily indoors and they can find enough activity to stay fit.
Labrador Retriever
10-12 years
8 puppies
Sporting Dog, Gun Dog
CKC, FCI, AKC, UKC, ANKC, NKC, NZKC, APRI, ACR
Black, Yellow, Chocolate
Short
Large
Moderate Shed
22-24 in (56-61 cm)
65-80 lbs (27-36 kg)
21-23 in (53-58 cm)
55-70 lbs (25-32 kg)
Labrador Retrievers do not do well without some kind of yard for exercise. Urban apartments will work only on the condition that you can walk or otherwise exercise your dog on a regular basis. Suburban homes or even rural areas are usually the best in terms of space in order to keep your lab healthy. Rural areas with readily-accessible bodies of water (rivers, lakes, beaches or even ponds) are the best of all.
Maltese12-14 years
Average is 2-4 puppies per litter.
Toy Group
CKC, FCI, AKC, UKC, ANKC, NKC, NZKC, APRI, ACR
White. Light tan or lemon on the ears is accepted, but not desired.
Long
Toy/Small
Lite Shed
9-10 inches at the withers
4-6 pounds, but no more than 7.
9-10 inches at the withers
4-6 pounds, but no more than 7.
They are not an outside dog, as many fall victim to larger animals. Their coats are also not heavy enough to keep them warm and dry in harsher weather. They also make wonderful apartments dogs. They may not be good in homes with small children as they are very fragile and can break easily; a household with other children or adults is preferred.
Mastiffbetween 10 and 12 years.
between 2 and 5 puppies.
CKC, FCI, AKC, UKC, ANKC, NKC, NZKC, APRI, ACR
fawn, apricot, or brindle
Short
Extra Large
Heavy Shed
30 inches
175-200 pounds
271/2 inches
175-200 pounds
The Mastiff does need a minimal amount of exercise. A small fenced yard is sufficient. They are relatively inactive indoors and therefore a small living space is fine. However, they are large animals and the comfort of both the dog and the family should be taken into consideration. A larger living space may be more comfortable for both. It is really preference for the owner. If there is no yard for the animal, they should be exercised daily. Another thing to consider with the Mastiff is that they do slobber excessively after eating and drinking and also just throughout the day. They will shake their heads and the slobber will go flying. This can make for an untidy living space where furniture, walls, and clothing are constantly being covered in drool. This dog can live outdoors in temperate climate, but does prefer to be indoors with the family. They do not do well in warm, hot, or humid climates. They prefer cooler weather. This makes them excellent dogs for locations that temperatures do not fluctuate much and remain moderately cool to warm.
Miniature Pinscher
15 years
1-3 puppies
Terrier/ACK Toy
CKC, FCI, AKC, UKC, ANKC, NKC, NZKC, APRI, ACR
Solid Red, Stag Red, Black, Chocolate, Blue
Short
Toy/Small
Moderate Shed
10-12 1/2 inches
8-10 pounds
10-11 inches
8-9 pounds
Miniature Pinschers are small dogs, but they do need some space. Because they are quite energetic, they will need a place to run off their energy. They are great escape artists, so your yard must be very secure, or they will find a way out. They do not handle temperature extremes well, so while they need a place to run for exercise, they should be indoor dogs. Miniature Pinschers love toys, so they will be quite happy indoors with some things to amuse them. However, they like to chew and they may be prone to chewing on things that are not supposed to be their toys. Most experts on this breed recommend that they not be left alone at home unsupervised simply because they are so curious and apt to get into things. You'll need a room or dog kennel where the dog can stay when you're away from home.
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